Sunday, 31 March 2013

Spin City (er, Country)

Today was a bit of a rest day on wheels. 55 miles from Marathon TX to Sanderson TX. We were net downhill on the day and had our least climbing (by far) of any day on the tour - just 566 feet. There was really no wind for the first 30 miles and then just a bit of a headwind for the last 25. My goal today was to rest my legs by spinning the whole day rather than pushing. We have a 111 mile day tomorrow, so rested legs going in to that would be nice. Goal accomplished.

Sanderson is another Texas town that seems to have pretty much closed up shop after the Interstate passed it by. It has made for good people-watching, though, as it appears to be authentic cowboy country. The little mom-and-pop motel that we're staying at has quite the rattlesnake collection right off the lobby. Although I have encountered rattlesnakes before while hiking, I've never stuck around to really look at how they rattle; now I know.

Not much else to report today. A pretty ride through hilly and arid terrain without any little towns along the way. Bright sunshine and temps into the 90s F by afternoon. Life is good!

Thanks to everyone who has posted comments or sent me notes. It's good to know there are folks out there interested in what I'm doing. Please feel free to send some correspondence. I really enjoy hearing from you!







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  1. Lynn C31 March 2013 at 19:38

    Not exactly where I'd expect to be spending Easter... Don't suppose you had roast lamb either... Did the Easter Bunny find you?

    Love your posts and pics! Keep it up!!

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  2. Merv1 April 2013 at 14:48

    I'll be interested to see what you run into in East Texas. A friend of mine from Houston once told me that East Texas had the greatest extent of contiguous conifer forest in the lower 48 states. Not what comes to mind when I think of Texas - blame it on John Wayne. And come to think of it, where are all the oil fields?

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